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SHEFFIELD have announced the signing of youngster Jake Knight on a full transfer from King's Lynn.Knight, 20, made several appearances at Owlerton last season and has now won a place in the 2013 starting line-up.Tigers boss David Hoggart said: We see Jake as part of our rebuilding process and an excellent prospect at reserve to follow up last week's announcement of the return of Simon Stead at No.1.Jake's attitude is first class and his father is the former England international Richard Knight so he has a fine pedigree.

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IPSWICH co-promoter Chris Louis believes new Witches No.1 Ben Barker may face a challenge for his position in the team.The Foxhall club completed their 2013 line-up last week and Louis feels an injury-free season for Danish rider Morten Risager could see him storming up the Premier League rankings.Louis said: Morten had the worst possible start to his 2012 season after sustaining a back injury in our first meeting. However, he worked very hard during his recuperation period and continued this when back on a bike, slowly getting back to what we all know he is capable of.If he can carry on next season where he left off this year I believe he is fully capable of challenging Ben for that No.1 jacket.